Preston North End keeper apologises to Burnley fans

PRESTON goalkeeper Andy Lonergan has written a letter of apology to Burnley fans for his actions at the end of the recent derby at Turf Moor.

The Preston-born stopper gestured towards Clarets fans behind his goal after Burnley had recovered from a 3-1 deficit to seal a late 4-3
win.

“I am writing to formally apologise to you for my actions after the game on 11th September,” wrote Lonergan, who has been fined £5,000 by the FA and warned as to his future conduct after admitting
a charge of abusive and/or provocative gestures.

“The gestures I made towards the fans after the game were totally unacceptable and I am embarrassed by my reaction to the crowd.

“We all know how the game ended. I was extremely angry and disappointed that we conceded the goals which resulted in Preston losing the game.

"However, this in no way excuses the actions and I hope you will be able to accept my apology.

“I have enjoyed participating in many eventful derby matches with Burnley both at Turf Moor and Deepdale.

"They are always one of the highlights of the season. Despite the rivalry between the clubs I am sure both sets of fans would agree.

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Comments (5)

Well done, what I liked about the lad is that at least he showed passion,which is missed in a lot of games.I for one would for give him, because you cannot knock someone for showing passion,keep it up lad!

Well done, what I liked about the lad is that at least he showed passion,which is missed in a lot of games.I for one would for give him, because you cannot knock someone for showing passion,keep it up lad!PK Bailey

Well done, what I liked about the lad is that at least he showed passion,which is missed in a lot of games.I for one would for give him, because you cannot knock someone for showing passion,keep it up lad!

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jammyone says...1:43pm Tue 21 Sep 10

Gesturing to the Burnley fans to come and fight him! What's that got to do with passion? I beat my wife during sex cos she likes it, that's passion.

Gesturing to the Burnley fans to come and fight him! What's that got to do with passion? I beat my wife during sex cos she likes it, that's passion.jammyone

Gesturing to the Burnley fans to come and fight him! What's that got to do with passion? I beat my wife during sex cos she likes it, that's passion.

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gudari says...1:55pm Tue 21 Sep 10

At last! Some common sense from Lonergan. What he did was unacceptable and the fact that PNE didn't take any action was unforgivable. It takes a wise man to admit being wrong. Well done!

At last! Some common sense from Lonergan. What he did was unacceptable and the fact that PNE didn't take any action was unforgivable. It takes a wise man to admit being wrong. Well done!gudari

At last! Some common sense from Lonergan. What he did was unacceptable and the fact that PNE didn't take any action was unforgivable. It takes a wise man to admit being wrong. Well done!

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barryinthailand says...1:04pm Thu 23 Sep 10

At least he only used two fingers (ok technically 4) but not twelve!

At least he only used two fingers (ok technically 4) but not twelve!barryinthailand

At least he only used two fingers (ok technically 4) but not twelve!

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barryinthailand says...1:04pm Thu 23 Sep 10

At least he only used two fingers (ok technically 4) but not twelve!

At least he only used two fingers (ok technically 4) but not twelve!barryinthailand

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